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Dr Asfar Afridi
👤 10 años de experiencia
2,361+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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Dr Asfar Afridi is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist at Medcare Medical Centre Jumeirah with over 20 years of experience. He completed his medical graduation in 1999. He then moved to Dublin, Ireland, and completed further training within the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) accredited programme.
In 2007, he became Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and in 2009, became Member of the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. In addition Dr Afridi also completed Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from Royal College of Physicians (2004), Diploma in Management for Medical Doctors from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2009), a Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies from University College Dublin (2008), and received his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry (2013) from the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. He practiced as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Brunei from 2013 to 2017 and in Ireland between 2018 and 2023 before relocating to the UAE.
In addition the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom has awarded him the Fellowship of the College as mark of distinction and recognition of his contributions to field of psychiatry.
Dr Afridi has expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, which include post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, delusional disorders, bipolar affective disorders, and personality disorders. He is also trained in grief, depression, stress, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, postnatal depression, and addiction, as well as the management of anxiety disorders, panic disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-partum psychosis, and behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia.
Alongside his clinical work at Medcare, Dr Afridi has a keen interest in cultural psychiatry and mental health awareness. He has written and produced an award-winning short film addressing how childhood trauma manifests in different cultures.
In 2007, he became Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and in 2009, became Member of the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. In addition Dr Afridi also completed Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from Royal College of Physicians (2004), Diploma in Management for Medical Doctors from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2009), a Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies from University College Dublin (2008), and received his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry (2013) from the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. He practiced as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Brunei from 2013 to 2017 and in Ireland between 2018 and 2023 before relocating to the UAE.
In addition the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom has awarded him the Fellowship of the College as mark of distinction and recognition of his contributions to field of psychiatry.
Dr Afridi has expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, which include post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, delusional disorders, bipolar affective disorders, and personality disorders. He is also trained in grief, depression, stress, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, postnatal depression, and addiction, as well as the management of anxiety disorders, panic disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-partum psychosis, and behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia.
Alongside his clinical work at Medcare, Dr Afridi has a keen interest in cultural psychiatry and mental health awareness. He has written and produced an award-winning short film addressing how childhood trauma manifests in different cultures.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Asfar Afridi
Educación y formación
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Psiquiatría
Carrera y nombramientos
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licencias y seguros
Licencias médicas
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Certificaciones del consejo
European Board of Psiquiatría
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file
Procedimientos realizados
| Procedimiento | Código | Total acumulado |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 659 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 2,820 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 2,899 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 214 |
Servicios y precios
| Servicio | Duración | Modalidad | Precio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 360.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 180.00 EUR |
| CBT session (45m) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 120 min | in_clinic | 1,620.00 EUR |
Consulta, equipo y en práctica
Vídeos
Investigación y publicaciones
índice h: 6 · i10: 12
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Long-term follow-up of Psiquiatría across AE
DOI: 10.5908/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39951650 · citado por 158
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psiquiatría
DOI: 10.3635/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36100732 · citado por 188
Conferencias invitadas
- Practical updates in Psiquiatría European Annual Congress (Psiquiatría) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psiquiatría National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Premios y afiliaciones
Premios
- 🏆 Top-rated Psiquiatría — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Membresías en sociedades
- European Psychiatric Association — Member · Desde 2017
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · Desde 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2017
Artículos de este doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psiquiatría
- Awareness When should you see a psiquiatría?
Para pacientes internacionales
- Coordinador
- Patient liaison · asfar.afridi@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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